Casual Waste & Facilities Operative (FLT Licensed)

Sodexo; Buxton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Career development opportunities

Sodexo employee benefits package

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo Buxton is seeking a Casual Waste Operative to support site operations. You will collect waste streams, ensure proper segregation and move materials safely across site, using forklifts where required. This role offers a per-hour rate with flexible hours and free parking on site.

Opportunity for career development and access to Sodexo benefits are included, along with a supportive team and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• A current Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
• Previous experience working within waste operations or a similar industrial/operational environment.
• A basic understanding of waste management, recycling and waste segregation.
• A strong awareness of Health & Safety and safe working practices.
• The ability to operate equipment safely and follow procedures.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A reliable, practical and hands-on approach.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• The ability to carry out the physical requirements of the role.

Responsibilities

• Collect different waste streams from departments and buildings across the site.
• Ensure waste is correctly segregated, supporting recycling and environmental targets.
• Move waste, materials and equipment safely around the site.
• Operate forklift trucks and waste-handling equipment where required.
• Complete daily safety checks on forklifts and waste-handling equipment and report any faults.
• Operate waste-processing and power-cleaning equipment safely.
• Check waste bins and containers are secure and safe before moving them.
• Clean waste bins, containers and waste-handling equipment.
• Maintain the cleanliness of yard areas, workshops, plant rooms and machinery.
• Carry out minor repairs to bins and equipment using basic hand tools where appropriate.
• Identify and report incorrect waste disposal, leaks, hazards or other waste-management issues.
• Respond to scheduled tasks and ad-hoc operational requests.
• Follow all relevant Safe Systems of Work, Health & Safety, Fire Safety and COSHH procedures.
• Wear the appropriate PPE and follow safe working practices at all times.
• Complete relevant training and maintain required standards of compliance.
• Support the wider team with other reasonable operational duties when required.

Skills

FLT licence

Waste ops

Health & Safety

Operate safely

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Physical ability

Job description

Sodexo Buxton is seeking a Casual Waste Operative to support site operations. You will collect waste streams, ensure proper segregation and move materials safely across site, using forklifts where required. This role offers a per-hour rate with flexible hours and free parking on site.

Opportunity for career development and access to Sodexo benefits are included, along with a supportive team and safety-focused environment.